When someone is after you in Halo 2 with a sword, chances are that you'll die. Here are some ways to prevent that.

Steps

1

Pick up the shotgun if you can. It's one of the only weapons that can beat the sword in close quarters.

2

Backpedal to buy yourself some time. When they start to move towards you really quickly, pull the trigger and kill them with the shotgun. Then take the sword because it has a higher kill range and it also lowers morale if they know you have it.

3

Pick up a plasma pistol. You don't need to do noob combo, you just need the plasma pistol and a quick thumb.

4

Overcharge the plasma pistol by holding down the trigger. Then, when the sword-holder lunges, release the trigger and press down on the B button quickly. There's a certain amount of luck involved, but if you get the timing right, it will kill them, earn you a Beat Down medal, and you'll LOVE the surprised expression on their face.

5

Snipe him if your far away.

6

Throw a grenade while backpedaling, the sword guys only move is to come straight at you so you can just shoot him while his shields are down, if he does lunge at you, throw a sticky or Melee! if his shields are down you might get him or at least take out both of you.

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Tips

If you can't find either of these weapons, then back out. Chances are that you aren't good enough to take them with just a BR or some other weapon.

If you get the sword, find another weapon. Always keep your other weapon out. People on will think your only weapon is a piece of junk. This will prevent players assisting each other in killing you. When they get close, kill them.

Run to your right and jump, the sword is in his right hand and he might miss with it.

Or you can simply kill yourself.

Warnings

Most likely when your opponent is charging at you with the sword, well the only real effective way of killing your opponent will be if you get a head shot or stick em with a plasma grenade.

The Plasma pistol is frowned upon by a lot of people, but just don't use the BR and Plasma pistol and you'll be fine.